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Red River Rising On 19 April 1997, in one of the most dramatic floods in US history, more than 50,000 people abandoned their homes and businesses in Grand Forks, North Dakota. A nation watched as the heart of downtown, engulfed by a river, burst into flames above the waterline. Like Sebastian Junger's 'The Perfect Storm', this book is a compelling true-life narrative about the confluence of natural forces and huma... Full description
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Red River Rising: The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City
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Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S., 2004
ISBN 10 : 0873515005
ISBN 13 : 9780873515009
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Hardback. Etat : Good. On April 19, 1997, in one of the most dramatic floods in U.S. history, more than 50,000 people abandoned their homes and businesses in Grand Forks, North Dakota. A nation watched as the heart of downtown, engulfed by a river, burst into flames above the water line. Like Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm, Red River Rising is a compelling true-life narrative about the confluence of natural forces and human error that shaped one of the greatest natural disasters in U.S. history. Ashley Shelby tells the dramatic stories of the flood: the suspenseful, blizzard-filled spring; the difficulties scientists had in predicting the river's crest; the struggles of people who fought the rising waters and of those who marshalled the city's forces. Despite technological advances in meteorology, despite the brute force of hundreds of earth movers, despite the utter determination of thousands who built and walked the levees, the river won. This book is a gripping story of the terrific cost of natural disasters and a fascinating portrait of how ordinary people rose to an extraordinary challenge. It is also a clear-eyed examination of the disastrous aftermath: the second-guessing and blame directed at the National Weather Service, at city and federal officials, and at the people of Grand Forks themselves as the city struggled to rebuild. With empathy and penetrating intelligence, Shelby uncovers the conflicts, conspiracy theories, and recriminations that tore at the community after the waters fell. Through the powerful stories of memorable individuals Red River Rising gives us a new perspective on disaster and community. N° de réf. du vendeur 00110667843
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Red River Rising : The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City
Edité par
Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2004
ISBN 10 : 0873515005
ISBN 13 : 9780873515009
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Red River Rising: The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City
Edité par
Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S., 2004
ISBN 10 : 0873515005
ISBN 13 : 9780873515009
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Hardback. Etat : Good. On April 19, 1997, in one of the most dramatic floods in U.S. history, more than 50,000 people abandoned their homes and businesses in Grand Forks, North Dakota. A nation watched as the heart of downtown, engulfed by a river, burst into flames above the water line. Like Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm, Red River Rising is a compelling true-life narrative about the confluence of natural forces and human error that shaped one of the greatest natural disasters in U.S. history. Ashley Shelby tells the dramatic stories of the flood: the suspenseful, blizzard-filled spring; the difficulties scientists had in predicting the river's crest; the struggles of people who fought the rising waters and of those who marshalled the city's forces. Despite technological advances in meteorology, despite the brute force of hundreds of earth movers, despite the utter determination of thousands who built and walked the levees, the river won. This book is a gripping story of the terrific cost of natural disasters and a fascinating portrait of how ordinary people rose to an extraordinary challenge. It is also a clear-eyed examination of the disastrous aftermath: the second-guessing and blame directed at the National Weather Service, at city and federal officials, and at the people of Grand Forks themselves as the city struggled to rebuild. With empathy and penetrating intelligence, Shelby uncovers the conflicts, conspiracy theories, and recriminations that tore at the community after the waters fell. Through the powerful stories of memorable individuals Red River Rising gives us a new perspective on disaster and community. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN0873515005G
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Red River Rising: The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City
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Borealis Books, 2004
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0873515005I3N10
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Red River Rising: The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City
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Borealis Books, 2004
ISBN 10 : 0873515005
ISBN 13 : 9780873515009
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0873515005I4N00
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Red River Rising: The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City
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Minnesota Historical Society Pr, 2004
ISBN 10 : 0873515005
ISBN 13 : 9780873515009
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hardcover. Etat : Acceptable. May have underlining, highlighting, margin notes, remainder marks, inscriptions, book plates, tears, significant wear, and/or a missing dust jacket, box, or discs. Damaged item. N° de réf. du vendeur 1550287
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Red River Rising: The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City
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Saint Pual, Minnesota, U.S.A.: Borealis Books, 2004
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Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. nf/nf (like new) 1st printing hardcover in mylar protected dustjacket. SIGNED BY AUTHOR ON FRONT END PAGE. Appears unused; a very nice copy; not remaindered, not bookclub, dj price intact & full numberline. non-fiction. Language: eng. Signed by Author. N° de réf. du vendeur 8646
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Red River Rising
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Borealis Books/MN Hist Soc, St. Paul, MN, 2003
ISBN 10 : 0873515005
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Black cloth spine with grey boards and dustjacket. Exterior boards are clean and square with obvious sun fading to very top edge. Dj is very clean, shines as new and is unmarked or damaged. Edges are sharp. Interior is v clean, and tightly bound. There is a very faint water stain to the initial inch of the rear lower corner of both the board and dj, barely perceivable. N° de réf. du vendeur 002044
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Red River Rising: The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City
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Saint Pual, Minnesota, U.S.A.: Borealis Books, 2004
ISBN 10 : 0873515005
ISBN 13 : 9780873515009
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Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. Book and dust jacket in fine, unmarked condition. Inscribed by author Ashley Shelby on the half title page. Inscribed by Author(s). N° de réf. du vendeur 1001271
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Red River Rising: The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City
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Minnesota Historical Society Pre, 2004
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hardcover. Etat : Good. Bumped edges. Marks to the cover. Slight Scratches on Dust Jacket. Next day dispatch from the UK (Mon-Fri). Please contact us with any queries. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0000715997
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